The Story & Intro
Bonjour my friends! 👋 I’m Lacamorea, a 31-year-old French girl who traded the cobblestone streets of Paris for the cozy kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. Ever since I could reach the countertop, I’ve been whisking, stirring, and sneaking tastes of cake batter when no one was looking 🍰😋. Cooking isn’t just my passion it’s my love language, my therapy, and my favorite way to make people smile.
And let me tell you… Almond Thumbprint Cookies are one of those treats that take me right back to my grandmother’s tiny Paris apartment, where the scent of warm almonds and butter drifted down the hallway like a hug. When I first moved to the US, I remember baking a batch of these cookies during my first Christmas here. I was homesick, missing the familiar hum of Parisian streets, but these sweet, soft, jam-filled almond cookies wrapped me in comfort just like home.
Now, they’ve become one of my most requested bakes during holidays, baby showers, or honestly any day that needs a little sweetness. Every bite offers tender almond goodness, a buttery crumb, and that shiny jewel of jam in the center raspberry, strawberry, apricot, blackberry… whatever your heart desires.
If you’re craving a cozy, homemade treat that looks fancy but is incredibly easy, Almond Thumbprint Cookies are your new best friend. They’re festive, adorable, melt-in-your-mouth perfection and we’re making them together today. 💛
(And yes, I’ll say the keyword a few more times as we go because we want your delicious Almond Thumbprint Cookies recipe to shine on Google, right? 😉)
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Chill: 30 minutes
- Bake: 12–14 minutes
- Total: ~1 hour
🛒 Ingredients
Here’s everything you need to create the softest, dreamiest Almond Thumbprint Cookies:
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour (superfine is best)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- ½ cup jam of choice (raspberry, apricot, strawberry, or mixed!)
Optional
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Finely chopped almonds for rolling the dough
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cream the butter
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until pale, fluffy, and cloud-like. You want that dreamy texture that promises a tender cookie.
2. Add your flavors
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. This is where the magic begins — that almond aroma is irresistible.
3. Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt.
4. Make the dough
Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. It should feel slightly sticky but still formable.
5. Chill
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This keeps the cookies from spreading too much.
6. Roll and shape
Scoop 1-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and place on a lined baking sheet.
Use your thumb (or the back of a teaspoon) to press an indentation into each cookie.
7. Add the jam
Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of jam don’t overfill or it’ll bubble over.
8. Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes, just until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool & finish
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
And voilà beautiful, sparkling Almond Thumbprint Cookies!
Serving Suggestions
These cookies are simple, elegant, and endlessly customizable. Here’s how I love serving them:
- Holiday platter: Use different jams for a colorful cookie display.
- Brunch delight: Pair with hot tea, coffee, or a honey latte.
- Gift-ready: Pack in a rustic tin lined with parchment instant joy!
- Dessert board: Add fresh fruit, chocolates, and nuts for a chic spread.
They’re also amazing frozen and reheated at room temperature… assuming you have leftovers. I rarely do. 😉
Recipe Card
📌 Almond Thumbprint Cookies — Quick & Easy
🛒 Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Almond flour
- Butter
- Sugar
- Egg
- Almond + vanilla extracts
- Jam of choice
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cream butter & sugar
- Add egg + extracts
- Mix dry ingredients
- Combine into dough
- Chill 30 min
- Roll dough & indent
- Fill with jam
- Bake 12–14 min
📝 Notes
- Swap almond extract for more vanilla if preferred
- Chill longer for thicker cookies
- Use seedless jam for the cleanest look
🍽️ Nutrition (per cookie, approx.)
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 14g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 2g
Conclusion
My sweet friends, I hope these Almond Thumbprint Cookies bring as much warmth to your kitchen as they have to mine. They’re simple, nostalgic, and absolutely irresistible the kind of treat that makes any day feel special. Whether you’re baking for holidays, loved ones, or just because your heart needs a little sweetness, these cookies will never disappoint.
And remember: baking is joy, love, and therapy all wrapped into one. So pour yourself a cup of something warm, turn on your favorite playlist, and enjoy the cozy magic you just created. 💛